X Report 3 Feb 2025
SpaceX prepares for another Starlink launch from Florida, while recent Starship incident raises environmental concerns.
YAOGAN-29 (41038)
COSPAR: 2015-069A | Alt Name: Yaogan Weixing 29
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 26, 2015
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41038
International Designator
2015-069A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:33:03 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
98.00°
Right Ascension
213.97°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
30.20°
Period
97.09 min
Mean Motion
14.83 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-29
Alternative Name
Yaogan Weixing 29
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41038U 15069A 26185.31462711 .00001036 00000-0 13378-3 0 9999
2 41038 98.0016 213.9743 0001601 30.2009 329.9296 14.83101605573164
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-29 satellite, also known as Yaogan Weixing 29, was launched on November 26, 2015, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using a Chang Zheng 4C launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC9. Operated by ZZB and manufactured by SAST, this Chinese satellite has a box-like shape with two panels, measuring 1.5 meters in length and diameter, and spans up to 5 meters when fully deployed. The satellite carries the Jianbing-12 01 payload for Earth observation using radar technology. With a dry mass of 1040 kg, it was launched at the same weight. YAOGAN-29 is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and has an RCS value of 5.0279.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1040
Launch Mass
1040
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.0279
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-12 01 xing
Purpose
Earth observation (radar)
Mission
Earth observation (radar)
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JB-9
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
SpaceX IPO Raises $75B at $135/Share on Nasdaq Debut | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's historic $75B IPO priced at $135/share launches SPCX on Nasdaq at a $1.77 trillion valuation — the largest IPO in history.
Space Brief 2 Dec 2024
Today's space updates include a new EU space commissioner's priorities, insights from declassified satellite images, and an update on NASA's Europa Clipper mission. A highlight in the Satellite Spotlight features the Russian satellite COSMOS 2070.
X Report 8 Sep 2025
The FAA has approved an increase in Falcon 9 launches while reviewing the environmental impacts of Starship launches in Florida, amidst growing community concerns on noise and other issues related to the Starship program.
Space Brief 3 Aug 2025
Today's brief covers NASA's collaboration with India for a new Earth-tracking satellite, China's expansion of its satellite internet network, and a groundbreaking cosmic shield for solar cells. Also highlighted are EchoStar's ambitious satellite order and Roscosmos' recent diplomatic moves.
GPS III SV10 Launches on Falcon 9, X Report 20 Apr 2026
GPS III SV10 launched April 21 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 with 3x better accuracy and 8x anti-jamming. Starlink stands at 10,263 working satellites.
Blue Origin Rebuilds New Glenn Launch Pad, Space Brief 19 Jun 2026
Blue Origin launch pad rebuild begins at Cape Canaveral after the New Glenn explosion, targeting return to flight by end of 2026. SpaceX flies NROL-179.
Pentagon Seeks Commercially Built GEO Spy Satellites | KeepTrack Space Brief
Pentagon's DIU seeks commercial partners for GEO spy satellites. SpaceX unveils space traffic management system. Bahamas rocket landings resume. GPS III falls short in modern warfare.